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MICROWAVE HOODCOMBINATION
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91.4 cm) wide. See "Installation
Requirements" section for further notes.
These installation instructions cover different models. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in
these installation instructions.
Tableof Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY..............................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................... 2
Tools and Parts............................................................................... 2
Remove Cardboard Template........................................................ 2
Location Requirements................................................................... 2
Product Dimensions ....................................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 4
Remove Mounting Plate................................................................. 4
Rotate Blower Motor....................................................................... 4
Locate Wall Stud(s)......................................................................... 6
Mark RearWall................................................................................ 7
Drill Holes in RearWall.................................................................... 7
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall........................................................ 8
Prepare Upper Cabinet................................................................... 8
Install DamperAssembly ................................................................ 9
Install the Microwave Oven ............................................................ 9
Complete Installation.................................................................... 10
VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 1 1
ASSISTANCE ................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 12
Accessories................................................................................... 12
MICROWAVE HOODCOMBINATION SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
W10191951A

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. W10191951A...
  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools Needed The cardboard piece from the top of the microwave oven packaging is perforated. The piece inside the perforation is for use Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. as a rear wall template. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
  • Page 3 Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be inside the upper cabinet. See "Electrical Requirements" section. l ..Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 30" (76.2 crn) typical* 12" (30.5 cm) rnin. Do not remove ground prong. 14"...
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS l_, £a(: :_ :}_{}we ,{£{£ The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface. roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system. 1.
  • Page 5: Rotate Blower Motor

    5. Rotate blower motor 180 ° so that exhaust ports face the back Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of of microwave oven and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven, and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Ifnowall s tuds exist w ithin t hecabinet opening, donot 1. Using a studfinder, locate theedges o fthewall s tud(s) within install themicrowave oven. theopening. See illustrations in"Possible Wall S tud Configurations." 2. Mark thecenter ofeach stud, a nd draw a plumb l ine down each stud center.
  • Page 7: Locate Wall Stud(S)

    5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section, align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3, and that stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.
  • Page 8: Drill Holes In Rearwall

    Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) Step 2 of "Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section. 1.
  • Page 9 5. Cut the 11/2"(3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area "G" on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord. NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.
  • Page 10 NOTE: Ifmicrowave oven does notneed tobeadjusted, skip 2. Connect vent to damper assembly. steps 7-9. 7. If adjustment isrequired, rotate m icrowave oven downward. Using 2 ormore people, liftmicrowave oven offofmounting plate, a nd setaside o nacovered surface. 8. Loosen m ounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws.
  • Page 11: Venting Designspecifications

    VENTING DESIGNSPECIFICATIONS This section is intended for architectural designer and Rectangular to Round Transition builder/contractor reference only. NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between NOTES: the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. •...
  • Page 12: Assistance

    "Tools and Parts" section) Filler Panel Kit Number 8171336 White 8171337 Black 8171338 Biscuit 8171339 Stainless Steel 99403 Almond See your authorized dealer or service center for details. W10191951A SP PN W10191955A 461965617426 © 2008. 4/08 Printed in China All rights reserved.

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